...but then, they always
do, don't they?
Mr Webb was taken to court before then spending three nights on remand in a cell at Addiewell Prison in West Lothian - more than 100 miles away from his home.
He claims that he did not receive an explanation or apology by the officers even after he was eventually released.
Mr Webb made a formal complaint for wrongful arrest soon after but this was rejected after two years of deliberation and was instead attributed to a 'quality of service issue'.
I'm only surprised that anyone felt they could expect a quality service from
Police Scotland!
He went on to contact the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner who ordered that five officers who had been involved were arrested and reported over allegations of criminal neglect of duty and attempting to pervert the course of justice to the Crown Office.
But after a further two-year investigation it was decided that none of those involved would be prosecuted.
Gosh. I'm shocked.
Shocked...
Three of the officers have now retired and it is unclear whether any have faced - or will face - disciplinary action.
Oh, I think it's pretty clear.
It is now thought that one of the officers is in fact suing the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner over his arrest by investigators.
YCMIU, could you?
I have no idea what the civil law is like in Scotland, but it appears there may be grounds for compensation through the civil court against the officers concerned, even those who are retired. The problem is that it will cost a shed load of money with no legal aid assistance. As the heading states, the lawyers always win.
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Where's Melvin? There are two open goals on here today.
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At least in my area I am safe from the police. We have not seen a police uniform around here for over two years. Criminal damage, theft, violence in the streets, dangerous driving, drunks, burglars and loads of anti social behaviour yes but thank goodness we are not disturbed by the police in any way.
ReplyDeleteCooee!! Here I am, WC Jaded.
ReplyDeletePlod have long been a crazily useless, black hole for our National wealth. Have they finally ventured across the event horizon, never to return?
What a shame...never mind.
"...it appears there may be grounds for compensation through the civil court against the officers concerned, even those who are retired. "
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the prospects of winning are enough to tempt a no win no fee shark..?
"At least in my area I am safe from the police. We have not seen a police uniform around here for over two years. "
I've seen quite a few on Southend High Street. But the bodies they are wrapped around don't give me much feeling of safety...